Finecasts in June

[Polaria]

According to newest WD a number of old metal Dark Elf, Lizardmen, Tomb King and Orcs & Goblins stuff will become available in Finecast. Advance orders begin at 9th of June.

According to the WD picture the list should include at least the following models:

Dark Elves Harpies
Dark Elves Witch Elves
Dark Elves Witch Elves Command
Dark Elves Executioners
Dark Elves Executioners Command
Dark Elves Witch Elves Cauldron
Lizardman Kroxigors
Lizardman Terradon Riders
Lizardman Chakax Eternity Warden
Lizardman Saurus Oldblood on Cold One
Lizardman Skink Priest with Feathered Cloak
Tomb Kings Carrion
Tomb Kings Tomb Scorpion
Tomb Kings Screaming Skull Catapult
Orcs & Goblins Goblin Wolf Chariot
Orcs & Goblins Snotling Pump Wagon

[Infern0]

Thanks for the info!
I`ve never bought finecast, heard a lot of bad things about it, so do you think its better for me to buy metal ones in the place where I live for 14 pounds for normal 5 men, 20 pounds for command group(I`m talking about executioners)?
Do you know any prices by the way?

[Melkanador]

I´d recommend to buy the metal version as the failcast variants will be ~67% more expensive.

[Infern0]

Thanks, it`s just that the metal ones over here seem to be as expensive as finecast ones in the UK, unless they put the same price tag on the command group as on the SM vets

[snottlebocket]

These finecast threads read like obituaries. They're just lists of models I'll never buy again.

[m1acca1551]

These finecast threads read like obituaries. They're just lists of models I'll never buy again.

Lol they seriously need a like button!

[snottlebocket]

Oh I just noticed that goblin chariots are on the list. That makes me sad considering it probably means that the rumors of plastic wolf chariots are false.

[Tancred II von Quenelles]

Are they direct only or inshop wares?

[Melkanador]

Probably GW only as they disappeared from a couple of online stores.

[Beastlord]

Great.. Another bunch of models I will now never buy... Always wanted executioners but never had the disposable income... E-bay then.

[Wesser]

Where's the old Vampire Characters!?!

Rarrgh

[Mr. Ultra]

No Finecast Slann? This is disappointing, since it's the lizardmen model that needs the treatment more. That fat toad is too heavy for the thin flying sticks!

At least we have kroxis and terradons much more light and less likely to suffer from falls and scrapes!

PS Yes finecast-haters, I'm a finecast fan! Live with it!

[Tancred II von Quenelles]

Initial release info - the list is much longer - mayby wd list is the models for shop and others are direct only-any info?
Night Goblin Squig Hoppers 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
Cave Squigs 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
Goblin Wolf Chariot 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $49.50
Doom Diver Catapult 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $49.50
Goblin Big Boss on Gigantic Spider 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $48.50
Skarsnik, Warlord of the Eight Peaks 2 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $37.25 $44.75
Snotling Pump Wagon 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $49.50
Wurrzag Da Great Green Prophet 1 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $19.25 $21.75
Night Goblin Warboss on Great Cave Squig 1 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $21.50 $30.00
Gnarly Cave Squigs 5 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
Orc Great Shaman 1 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $16.00 $19.75
Night Goblin Squig Herd (Cymbals) 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
The Chase 3 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $14.75 $17.75
Night Goblin Squig Herd (Pipes) 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00

Tomb Kings

Settra ... 20,50 > 23,50 ... +15%
Khalida ... 8,20 > 9,50 ... +16%
SSC ... 22,50 > 24 ... +7%
Tomb Scorpion ... 13,80 > 15,50 ... +12%
Bone Giant ... 30,75 > 36 ... +17%
Carrion ... 9,75 > 22 (this better be a set of 2 for only a minor price increase, or 3 for a good saving)

Also listed: "Tomb Kings Tomb Heralds" for 23,50. There is currently only one set of this name, for 12,30. There has to be some serious change here.

Dark Elves

Morathi ... 15,50 > 23,50 ... +52%
Supreme Sorceress ... 8,20 > 9,50 ... +16%
Black Guard ... 12,30 > 20,50 ... +67%
Black Guard Command ... 15,50 > 20,50 ... +32%
Executioners ... 12,30 > 20,50 ... +67%
Executioners Command ... 17 > 20,50 ... +21%
Witch Elves ... 12,30 > 20,50 ... +67%
Witch Elves Command ... 15,50 > 20,50 ... +32%
Harpies ... 8,70 > 20,50 ... (most likely a box of 5: -6%)
Shades ... 12,30 > 20,50 ... +67%
Cauldron of Blood ... 20,50 > 24 ... +17%

Lizardmen

Chakax ... 8,20 > 11 ... +34%
Kroak ... 25,50 > 30 ... +18%
Tiktaq'to ... 10,75 > 16 ... +49%
Slann ... 23,50 > 30 ... +28%
Skink with Feather Cloak ... 7,70 > 9,50 ... +23%
Saurus with Battle Standard ... 10,75 > 15 ... +40%
Salamander Pack ... 15,50 > 18,50 ... +19%
Razordon Pack ... 15,50 > 18,50 ... +19%
Terradon ... 10,75 > 31,50 (this seems to be a pack of 3: -3%)
Chameleon Skinks ... 8,70 > 15 (this better be a set of 5...)
Chameleon Stalker ... 6,15 > 8 +30%
Kroxigor ... 13,80 > 31,50 (this seems to be a pack of 3: -24%)

[DaemonReign]

I'm rather all right with Finecast in general but this latest bit of news make me wonder, simply, because I was expecting a NEW plastic kit for Executioners/Witch Elves and these models becoming Finecast was like something we'd have a laugh about in our group.. and now.. well.. It's a bit odd.

As much as I like Finecast for specific Character-models I'm not sold on the idea of making 'hordes' of Finecast models. The share cost in money is only one aspect of that reservation to be honest.

[Tuatha Dar]

PS Yes finecast-haters, I'm a finecast fan! Live with it!

That's good, since you should have no problem being in competition with others regarding buying them. There will be PLENTY to go around.

Tuatha

[jirgaS]

PS Yes finecast-haters, I'm a finecast fan! Live with it!

Haters gonna hate.

I use 2mm brass rod for my slann. Theres nothing of interest in that list for me, but I still have few finecast hellcannons to buy so can't complain.

[Infern0]

Initial release info - the list is much longer - mayby wd list is the models for shop and others are direct only-any info?
Night Goblin Squig Hoppers 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
Cave Squigs 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
Goblin Wolf Chariot 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $49.50
Doom Diver Catapult 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $49.50
Goblin Big Boss on Gigantic Spider 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $48.50
Skarsnik, Warlord of the Eight Peaks 2 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $37.25 $44.75
Snotling Pump Wagon 1 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $40.00 $49.50
Wurrzag Da Great Green Prophet 1 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $19.25 $21.75
Night Goblin Warboss on Great Cave Squig 1 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $21.50 $30.00
Gnarly Cave Squigs 5 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
Orc Great Shaman 1 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $16.00 $19.75
Night Goblin Squig Herd (Cymbals) 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00
The Chase 3 Fig Clampack June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $14.75 $17.75
Night Goblin Squig Herd (Pipes) 5 Fig Box June 9-Jun-12 16-Jun-12 - $24.00 $30.00

All those are becoming finecast as well? Or just a price hilke?

[Tonny]

That's good, since you should have no problem being in competition with others regarding buying them. There will be PLENTY to go around.

Tuatha

I am also not against finecast. The ones I bought (not so many) like new empire WP are imo very good. I haven't painted him yet, only assembled. Also straightning of the hammers was no problem. Now I am testing the melting issue. It's around 26° in Belgium and he is still in a fine shape.

Finecast is ok, I find it better than metal. But it still need improvements. The price increases are a scandel. No problem if they increase the price, but than I expect 'NEW' minis and not recasts.

[Tancred II von Quenelles]

As I understand all is transfer to finecast-it was posted in another thread

[Lars Porsenna]

PS Yes finecast-haters, I'm a finecast fan! Live with it!

I don't have a problem with it either. I bought 2 packs of FC Flamers of Tzeentch, and they were absolutely perfectly cast -- no air bubbles or distortion. The idea of FC Executioners sounds good to me -- even with the price increase. I currently have a unit of 24, and I pinned all, and I mean all of their Draichs, and it was a serious PitA. FC Executioners should be a breeze in comparison (all other things being equal).

Damon.